Cancer relief charities provide support for cancer patients and their loved ones through education, counseling, support groups, research and advocacy. There are many cancer relief charities. CancerCare, The American Cancer Society and the Lance Armstrong Foundation are just some of the many well-known relief charities. Planet Cancer helps young adult cancer patients: an under-served population of people affected by cancer. There are also many charities solely dedicated to the research of cancer.
CancerCare
CancerCare is a national non-profit organization that serves cancer patients and those close to them, including parents, children, other loved ones, caregivers and the bereaved. All the organization's professional services are provided free of charge. CancerCare offers counseling from social workers specially trained to help cancer patients. It provides support groups that allow you to connect with others in similar situations. "Connect Education" workshops give you the chance to learn from leading cancer experts. The organization also publishes booklets and fact sheets with information about cancer. CancerCare staff can help you manage your finances and provide child care services.
The American Cancer Society
Through workshops, multimedia and print publications, the American Cancer Society teaches people about tobacco control, the relationship between physical activity, diet and cancer, sun safety and comprehensive school health education. The charity also teaches people early cancer detection methods. The American Cancer Society offers support programs for family and friends of cancer patients. An example of this is "Kids Can Cope, Too," a summer camp for children of cancer patients.
The Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation provides educational resources through a "Survivorship Notebook" and a website that feature information about all aspects of living with cancer and stories from other survivors. It offers financial assistance and capacity-building training opportunities to community-based charities that address the challenges of living with cancer. The Lance Armstrong Foundation also raises awareness and fundraises for itself and partner charities through selling "LIVESTRONG" merchandise like wristbands, t-shirts, cycling gear and other accessories.
Planet Cancer
Planet Cancer is a charity for young adult cancer patients. The organization offers an online community that provides information about cancer and the opportunity for you to connect with other young adults who have cancer. In addition to serving as an online support network, Planet Cancer hosts weekend retreats to help young adults connect in person and do fun activities like bowling.
Cancer Research Charities
Many cancer relief charities exist with the sole purpose of supporting and publishing the research of cancer and its cure. Examples include the National Cancer Institute, American Association for Cancer Research, National Foundation for Cancer Research, the Ulman Fund, and more. Other charities focus on just one type of cancer, like the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Prostate Cancer Research Institute.
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